Macaroon vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and chives
- Macaroon is higher in copper, selenium, and fiber, yet chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and iron.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 176% more than macaroon.
- Macaroon contains 138 times more saturated fat than chives. While macaroon contains 20.099g of saturated fat, chives contain only 0.146g.
- The glycemic index of macaroon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Chives, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +655.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1740% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more CholineCholine | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19236.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +2989% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1307.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
Contains more WaterWater | +688.3% |
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Protein
~3.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1594.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 212.7µg | 176% |
Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0.146g | 91% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.1mg | 65% |
Fats | 22.55g | 0.73g | 34% |
Folate | 3µg | 105µg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 218µg | 24% |
Calories | 460kcal | 30kcal | 22% |
Carbs | 61.22g | 4.35g | 19% |
Manganese | 0.373mg | 16% | |
Copper | 0.269mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
Selenium | 6.8µg | 0.9µg | 11% |
Iron | 0.82mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 2.5g | 10% |
Sodium | 241mg | 3mg | 10% |
Calcium | 5mg | 92mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
Potassium | 123mg | 296mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.267g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.095g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.647mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.138mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 42mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
Protein | 3.02g | 3.27g | 1% |
Choline | 9.1mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 68mg | 58mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.12g | 1.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 45.16g | 1.85g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?

Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.953g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.